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Topic: Emotions

repulse

IPA: /rɪˈpʌls/

KK: /rɪˈpʌls/

noun

Definition: The act of rejecting or driving back someone or something, often in a forceful way.

Example: The repulse of the enemy forces was a significant victory for the defenders.

transitive verb

Definition: To drive someone or something away or to reject them in a rude or unfriendly way.

Example: The army was able to repulse the enemy's attack successfully.

repulsion

IPA: /rɪˈpʌlʃən/

KK: /rɪˈpʌlʃən/

noun

Definition: A strong feeling of dislike or disgust towards something or someone.

Example: She felt a sense of repulsion when she saw the dirty room.

repulsive

IPA: /rɪˈpʌlsɪv/

KK: /rɪˈpʌlsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust.

Example: The repulsive smell made everyone leave the room.

repulsively

IPA: /rɪˈpʌlsɪvli/

KK: /rɪˈpʌlsɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes strong dislike or disgust.

Example: The food was prepared repulsively, making it hard to eat.

repulsiveness

IPA: /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv.nəs/

KK: /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being very unpleasant or disgusting.

Example: The repulsiveness of the smell made everyone leave the room.

resent

IPA: /rɪˈzɛnt/

KK: /rɪˈzɛnt/

transitive verb

Definition: To feel angry or upset about something that someone has done, especially when you think it is unfair.

Example: She began to resent her friend for always being late.

resentful

IPA: /rɪˈzɛntfəl/

KK: /rɪˈzɛntfəl/

adjective

Definition: Feeling angry or bitter because of being treated unfairly or feeling wronged.

Example: She felt resentful when her hard work was not recognized.

resentfully

IPA: /rɪˈzɛntfəli/

KK: /rɪˈzɛntfəlɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows anger or bitterness about something that is perceived as unfair or wrong.

Example: She resentfully accepted the decision, even though she disagreed with it.

resentfulness

IPA: /rɪˈzɛntfəl/

KK: /rɪˈzɛntfəl/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of feeling angry or bitter about something that has happened, often due to perceived unfair treatment.

Example: Her resentfulness towards her colleague was evident after he received the promotion she wanted.

resentment

IPA: /rɪˈzɛntmənt/

KK: /rɪˈzɛntmənt/

noun

Definition: A strong feeling of anger or displeasure about something that you think is unfair or wrong.

Example: She felt a deep sense of resentment towards her colleague for taking credit for her work.

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